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(based on 4 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Spain

This DOP Spanish blue cheese is often sold as Cabrales in the United States because its flavor is similar to that bold blue, but is slightly tamer. It, therefore, appeals to a wider range of palates. The cheese is made in the Castille-Leon region of the northwestern Spain and is wrapped in chestnut leaves before being sent to market. The cheese has a very intense blue flavor, but is not as yellowed or as biting as true Cabrales.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 6 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Valdeon

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(3), Rich(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Salads(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Complex, strong, but subtle.

By Shawn M.

from Sacramento, CA on 6/13/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Rich, Savory

Best Uses:

Burgers, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Valdeon:

While attending culinary school in San Francisco, I took a class in which we tasted a couple of dozen cheeses in one class period. This was one of the last and by far the best of them all. Most students were groaning by the end; I was going back for more!
Great on a salad with a hot bacon vinaigrette poured over.

Best Spanish Blue ever!

By Tricky Tom

from Ashland, OR on 4/14/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Valdeon:

Delicious with water crackers, with a dab of fig paste alongside.

Just What I Asked For!

By Jennifer D. from South Carolina on 11/27/2008

Gift:

Yes

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Valdeon:

My mother was the recipient of this cheese [...] Of all of the blue cheeses I have ordered so far this one is my mother's favorite. She was also impressed by the grape leaf wrapping.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

The New Big Bold Blue

By Chef Kyle

from Lake Charles, LA on 4/3/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth, Versatile

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Valdeon:

This has the potential of being a new bolder Maytag or Point Reyes of Europe and maybe even the US. It is more palatable than the Spicy Cabrelas. As a chef, I see this as being very versatile in my creations. I served it to clients as part of a cheese/poached pear dish. It quietly stole the show. Will be interesting to see how it holds up as the base for a Blue Cheese Dressing

Customer Reviews about the Valdeon at igourmet